13.10
Soft#50,000 BetVictor Graduation Bonus Series Maiden Hurdle
- Prize money: £5851.24
- 2m 0f 36y
- 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Evs (Won)
- Win: £1.50
- Place: £1.10
Form: 21-4 D BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13th 1 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 132y |
11st 12lb |
Arguably a shade unlucky when a beaten favourite in the County Hurdle but rider reported that he stopped quickly when soundly beaten at Fairyhouse last time; Townend jumps ship; needs to rediscover best. |
12/1 |
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12th 1 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Smart novice hurdler last season (placed in Grade 1s) and, although defeated at short odds, produced a career-best RPR when second in 2m Naas Grade 3 (heavy) on return from nine months off; beaten favourite in County Hurdle latest but steady pace and not clear run didn't suit so sixth of 23 was a solid run in the circumstances; Townend's pick. |
13/2 |
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6th 4 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Smart novice hurdler last season (placed in Grade 1s) and, although defeated at short odds, produced a career-best RPR when 1l second in 2m Naas Grade 3 (heavy) on return from nine months off; entitled to build on that effort and is of major interest in his first handicap, with Paul Townend seemingly preferring him to Murcia and Absurde. |
4/1 |
25/1
- Place: £4.50
Form: 5
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Second Tramore success when easily seeing off nine rivals in a 2m1f handicap (soft; first win was on good) on New Year's Day; the handicapper hasn't missed him but there may be more to come for his leading Irish stable. |
14/1 |
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25 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
Reserve; improved effort when coming 13l clear in 2m1f handicap at Tramore (soft; both wins there) on New Year's Day; much higher mark here but he's low mileage and could progress again. |
40/1 |
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5 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 45y |
11st 4lb |
Steadily improved in maiden hurdles to get off the mark emphatically at Tramore in August when winning by 9l as odds-on favourite (2m, good); ran disappointingly in a novice hurdle last time, albeit up against Davy Crockett, when finished last of five; capable of better on handicap debut. |
9/2 |
15/8
- Place: £1.40
Form: 54
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 9 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Both hurdles wins over 2m, including Listed handicap here in November; has struggled off revised mark since however, twice not looking to stay 2m5f, latest in Martin Pipe at Cheltenham; return to 2m in his favour and cheekpieces tried. |
16/1 |
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18th 7 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Has registered both hurdles wins over 2m, including in Listed handicap at Fairyhouse in November; early faller at the Dublin Racing Festival last time; something to prove back up in distance, having failed to convince with his stamina in three attempts at about 2m4f. |
25/1 |
|
11 |
1st Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Won a 2m Fairyhouse handicap in November, beating Bowensonfire, but seemed not to stay 2m4f here since off this mark; not ruled out but has to rebound. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 3-F4
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 13 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
11st 1lb |
Won maiden hurdle at this track last year; well held in two beginners' chases before faring better on handicap debut when third at Naas in January; followed that up at Navan last time when 2.5l second to Moudan, who went on to win valuable contest at Ayr since; up just 1lb and steps up in trip; leading player for in-form trainer. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
21st Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 1f 0y |
11st 6lb |
One of two for trainer; McManus homebred was well-backed to win a maiden hurdle at the fifth attempt at Kilbeggan in April; well beaten in two high-quality beginners' chases this season, but shaped well on handicap debut at Naas (2m, soft) last time, disputing for second before weakening into third; Mark Walsh rides for the first time now; good chance. |
11/4 |
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1st 6 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
prominent, left in second 1st, led after 4th, soon headed and chased clear leader, led again after 3 out, ridden and faced challenge final 110yds, all out |
7/2 |
20/1
Form: 5
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 81y |
10st 12lb |
Justified short odds to win a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle in November (2m, sft-hvy); placed in both handicap hurdle starts since, over this C&D (sft-hvy) and back at Fairyhouse (2m4f, yld-sft); new blinkers could eke out more; player. |
17/2 |
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2nd 6 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Favourite when touched off in this race last year (off 105) and reappeared to land 2m maiden here in November on similarly testing ground; beaten favourite both starts since, latest when dropping out tamely before last in C&D rated novice in January; tongue-tie now added to cheekpieces worn the last twice. |
7/1 |
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5th 4 |
15th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Went close in a handicap hurdle over C&D on his final stat last season; justified odds-on favouritism in a 2m maiden here in November on return; beaten 10l when favourite over a trip a little shorter than this in a handicap at Punchestown later that month. |
5/2 |
15/2
Form: 24 BF
Last run: 60 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 14 |
25th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 5f 200y |
10st 1lb |
Off the mark over C&D earlier this month when coming late for neck success in novice handicap (yielding) on return from chasing; up 4lb but respected off a light weight. |
8/1 |
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6 |
7th Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 6f 60y |
10st 13lb |
0-8 over hurdles; fine run here over 16.5f (good) off 1lb lower on penultimate; didn't fire over fences at Listowel on latest but return to this sphere a plus and he's hinted that this sort of trip might suit before; not out of this. |
16/1 |
|
6 |
26th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 9lb |
Has been running well in defeat over hurdles including a 5l fourth of 20 at the Galway festival on latest (16.5f, good); eye-catching jockey booking for chase debut and handles easy ground; could go well. |
8/1 |
50/1
Form: F0
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
29th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 110y |
11st 12lb |
Consistent hurdler who was in good form for the most part of last year, winning a 2m handicap at Wexford in October; there are successful chasers in the family. |
8/1 |
|
1st 10 |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 100y |
11st 6lb |
Getting the hang of things in handicaps and was a good second at Gowran (16.5f, soft) earlier this month, despite putting in a slow jump at the last; effective on better ground and should be in the mix again off 3lb higher. |
5/2 |
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1st 10 |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 100y |
11st 6lb |
Getting the hang of things in handicaps and was a good second at Gowran (16.5f, soft) earlier this month, despite putting in a slow jump at the last; effective on better ground and should be in the mix again off 3lb higher. |
5/2 |
50/1
Form: 06
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
21st Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 7f 150y |
11st 8lb |
Cork handicap hurdle winner (3m1f, soft) built upon a decent chasing debut to win a Fairyhouse novice chase by 14l next time (2m6f, yielding); looked bred to stay 3m2f trip in a Fairyhouse novice chase last time but weakened into third behind Rokathir and Maxi Mac Gold; based on that, drop to this trip seems the right move, and it's still early day over fences; interesting. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
21st Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 2f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Fourth on chasing debut at Cork when 8-1, with Showurappreciation 19.5l behind him that day; sent off favourite in a novice contest here last time (2m5f, yielding) and won easily by 14l; he's closely related to Irish National winner Our Duke so should enjoy this trip and the ground should be no cause for concern either. |
7/2 |
|
1st 8 |
14th Jan 2026 Yielding 2m 5f 150y |
11st 9lb |
Winner of a Cork handicap hurdle in April (3m, soft) and made a positive start to his chasing career when fourth of 15 on seasonal return back at Cork in November (2m5f, yielding); strong in the market for the original fixture, so positive things are expected of him. |
3/1 |
40/1
Form: 07
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18 |
20th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
10st 7lb |
Dual Flat winner ran well in that sphere at the Curragh last month; hasn't shown a lot in four hurdle starts including a handicap. |
28/1 |
|
18 |
20th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
10st 7lb |
Dual Flat winner ran well in that sphere at the Curragh last month; hasn't shown a lot in four hurdle starts including a handicap. |
28/1 |
|
4th 17 (4) |
29th Mar 2025 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
9st 0lb |
Two-time Flat winner, winning back-to-back handicaps at Leopardstown and Sligo last spring; hurdles campaign this season has been fruitless; returns to the Flat from a workable mark so market watch advised. |
18/1 |
100/1
Form: 00
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 15 |
19th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 140y |
10st 6lb |
First reserve; won over hurdles at Punchestown (2m7f, heavy) in January; below best twice since, including on chase debut at Clonmel on latest; needs more off this mark. |
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8th 6 |
26th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 122y |
11st 1lb |
Fair handicap hurdle form; won readily at Punchestown in January, having disappointed several times when well supported; unplaced favourite last time; no chasing experience. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 4 |
5th Aug 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Progressed well in handicaps and only needed to be ridden out to prevail by 3l at Tipperary (2m7f, good to yielding); has an 8lb rise to deal with but strongly considered. |
5/1 |
|
1st 2 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 120y |
11st 9lb |
Narrow winner at Clonmel off a mark of 90 when she kept on well to lead (2m3f, good); again showed stamina back at that track most recently when third (2m4f, good to yielding); this new trip may suit her. |
6/1 |
100/1
Form: 80
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
29th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 110y |
11st 2lb |
Won back-to-back races over hurdles last year but lost form subsequently and has since left Tony Mullins; off since January and best watched on stable and chase debut. |
14/1 |
|
8th 1 |
17th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 85y |
11st 12lb |
Major improvement since switched to handicaps, winning at Naas and Clonmel over approximately 2m and a fine effort in a Cork novice since; tougher task today up in trip but has a chance if staying. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
10th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 65y |
11st 3lb |
in touch with leaders on outer, not fluent but went second and chased clear leader 3 out, no chance with winner before last |
5/1 |
50/1
Form: 360
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 |
31st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 20y |
10st 5lb |
Showed nothing in four maiden hurdle outings early last year and has changed stable; can only be watched in the circumstances. |
33/1 |
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10th 6 |
8th Mar 2025 Soft 2m 0f 30y |
11st 7lb |
midfield, dropped to rear and lost touch 6th |
100/1 |
|
18 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 21y |
11st 5lb |
Minor promise in a couple of bumpers but tailed off in two maiden hurdle starts and best watched for now. |
200/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 |
24th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 0f 157y |
11st 4lb |
towards rear |
100/1 |
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17th 16 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 0f 44y |
11st 12lb |
Big odds and out the back in a pair of maiden hurdles at this track; others make more appeal. |
100/1 |
33/1
Form: /3640-
Last run: 398 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
24th Jul 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Breakthrough last to first win over C&D on penultimate but failed to replicate it under similar tactics at Kilbeggan off 5lb higher; needs things to fall just right. |
8/1 |
|
4 |
16th Jun 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 100y |
11st 11lb |
Placed form in maidens in 2023 over shorter trips; did not appear in 2024; no show over 2m2f at this venue before profiting from a step up to 3m at Wexford; could be in the mix again off 5lb higher. |
6/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 |
21st Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 1f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Not beaten far on handicap debut over hurdles in January but lesser efforts have followed; makes chasing debut now from 13lb outside the handicap proper; hard to fancy. |
40/1 |
|
7th 11 |
8th Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 77y |
10st 13lb |
Handicap debut effort at Punchestown in January was encouraging (2m4f, soft-to-heavy) but didn't count over further at Navan last month; back in trip here. |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €18.40 |
| Straight Forecast | €20.79 |
| Trifecta | €59.70 |
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